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W974 EOX

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

142,861 mi
Last recorded142,861 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW974 EOX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 142,861 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 May 2024 141,856 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 139,112 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 133,015 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

body corroded/deteriorated in places

Fail 18 Nov 2020 133,003 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced main chassis centre section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides adjacent to fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 132,365 miles

CHASSIS STARTING TO RUST

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 131,102 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear damper lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 131,079 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Intermediate drop arm insecure Steering box drop-arm loose (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Steering locking device missing Offside track rod end split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower face of front chassis both sides at radius arm mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NSF damper mounting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OSR spring upper mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer face of NSR and OSR chassis at radius arm mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Inner face of NSR and OSR crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Lower face of OSR crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting OSR chassis to crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear face of rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear damper lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 129,065 miles

Ball joint has slight play steering box drop link (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 124,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 119,871 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 105,206 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both swivel joint leaking

Fail 13 Mar 2014 104,993 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both swivel joint leaking

Pass 15 Mar 2013 88,304 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 80,386 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 72,707 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 65,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 59,136 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

borderline inballance on front brakes infavour of near/side

Pass 27 Mar 2009 59,136 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

borderline inballance on front brakes infavour of near/side

Fail 27 Mar 2008 51,222 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear track rod slightly bent

Pass 27 Mar 2008 51,222 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear track rod slightly bent

Pass 30 Mar 2006 36,975 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 36,975 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front axle rearmost track rod slightly bent

one propshaft bolt loose at gearbox flange

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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W974 EOX is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2000 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 100,520 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W974 EOX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 26 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W974 EOX is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 April 2000.

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